Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, Hinduism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Marsden Park, accounting for 24.8% (3,626 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 3,598 people and 21.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Marsden Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Marsden Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marsden Park, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Hinduism
2021 count
3,626
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
+21.8pp
3,626
24.8%
+21.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,379
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-14.0pp
3,379
23.1%
-14.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,809
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
1,809
12.4%
-4.5pp
Islam
2021 count
1,102
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
1,102
7.5%
+5.3pp
Sikhism
2021 count
1,039
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
1,039
7.1%
+5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
752
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
752
5.1%
-7.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
611
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
611
4.2%
-8.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
567
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
567
3.9%
+2.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
295
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
295
2.0%
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
285
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
285
2.0%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Hinduism
+3,598
+21.8pp
Western Catholic
+3,041
-14.0pp
No Religion, so described
+1,655
-4.5pp
Islam
+1,082
+5.3pp
Sikhism
+1,020
+5.0pp
Not stated
+640
-7.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+498
-8.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+556
+2.7pp
Buddhism
+279
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+264
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Marsden Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Hinduism | 3,626 | 24.8% | 13.1% | 28 | 3.0% | 8.5% | +3,598 | +21.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,379 | 23.1% | 24.0% | 338 | 37.1% | 28.5% | +3,041 | -14.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,809 | 12.4% | 18.1% | 154 | 16.9% | 15.0% | +1,655 | -4.5pp |
| Islam | 1,102 | 7.5% | 8.0% | 20 | 2.2% | 6.7% | +1,082 | +5.3pp |
| Sikhism | 1,039 | 7.1% | 4.6% | 19 | 2.1% | 3.4% | +1,020 | +5.0pp |
| Not stated | 752 | 5.1% | 6.7% | 112 | 12.3% | 7.3% | +640 | -7.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 611 | 4.2% | 7.3% | 113 | 12.4% | 10.6% | +498 | -8.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 567 | 3.9% | 3.4% | 11 | 1.2% | 3.2% | +556 | +2.7pp |
| Buddhism | 295 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 16 | 1.8% | 1.7% | +279 | +0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 285 | 2.0% | 1.6% | 21 | 2.3% | 1.9% | +264 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 14,608 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 911 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13,697 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.